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THE CITY OF pLEASANTON. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT 17 March 6, 2007 Parks and Community Services TITLE: DISCUSSION OF RECOMMENDED ALIGNMENT FOR IRON HORSE TRAIL (DUBLIN - PLEASANTON BART STATION TO SANTA RITA ROAD) SUMMARY The Iron Horse Trail segment between Santa Rita Road and Mohr Avenue was accepted by the City Council on December 19, 2006. The Mohr Avenue to Busch Road segment is expected to be completed in early 2007. In anticipation of completing this work, the Council requested that a proposed route for the Iron Horse Trail from the BART Station to Santa Rita Road, including appropriate signage, be developed for its consideration. Following East Bay Regional Park District's originally intended alignment along the railway corridor poses a number of physical and financial challenges. The Trails Ad Hoc Committee and the Parks and Recreation Commission have reviewed these issues, and offered recommendations for a temporary connector until a permanent solution can be implemented. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION That the City Council: 1) Adopt Option 2A as the recommended temporary connector from the BART station to the Iron Horse Trail segment at Santa Rita Road, with all necessary signage; and 2) Direct staff to work with East Bay Regional Park District to explore the feasibility of Option 3 as the permanent Iron Horse Trail segment through Pleasanton. It should also be noted that staff supports Option 1 as the recommended temporary connector from the BART station to the Iron Horse Trail segment at Santa Rita Road. FINANCIAL STATEMENT Staff estimates costs for Option 1 at approximately $1,500 for one -time signage. There is sufficient available budget in the General Trail Improvements and Development project, CIP 017037 for this option. Option 2A is estimated at $7,500 for one -time signage and trail gate modifications, plus $2,600 for annual maintenance costs. There is sufficient available budget in CIP 017037 for the signage and trail gate modifications; however, funds for annual maintenance would have to be added to the Operating Budget.